DIY thermostat, calling all nerds....

[brianb1998]

they also have cheaper che's with different colors

	Ceramic Heat Emitter Ceramic Heat Emitter: A porcelain heating device that screws into a standard porcelain incandescent socket

[CraigC]

There is another version of homemade thermostat.

http://redtailboa.net/forums/how-tos...me-winter.html

Keep in mind that whatever you make, include some safety features like fuses and overload relays.

Craig

[SoberGuy]

Originally Posted by CraigC

There is another version of homemade thermostat.

http://redtailboa.net/forums/how-tos...me-winter.html

Keep in mind that whatever you make, include some safety features like fuses and overload relays.

Craig

The only problem with that one is that it's for a whole room utilizing space heaters. it works great, I guess, if you have a dedicated herp room with higher temps. Soom of us don't have separate rooms, but that is a better set-up.

I'm still looking for a nice thermostat with a probe on it so it doesn't have to go in cage.

[brianb1998]

the ones with the probes are going to cost you a lot more money $100 + im going to bur one of thoise cheaper ones at the link i posted and try to extend the sensor!!! ill let you know how it works out

[CraigC]

Originally Posted by SoberGuy

The only problem with that one is that it's for a whole room utilizing space heaters. it works great, I guess, if you have a dedicated herp room with higher temps. Soom of us don't have separate rooms, but that is a better set-up.
I'm still looking for a nice thermostat with a probe on it so it doesn't have to go in cage.

If you want a non-proportional with the capability of a night-drop, get a Johnson-Controls A419. You can wire it yourself and with a control relay and timer, have a night-drop.

Craig

[SoberGuy]

Craig, thanks for that. Any idea where you can pick one up at? I think that would work pretty well.

EDIT: Nevermind, found it here: THERMOSTATS.

However, what is the big difference with proportional vs. non-proportional?

[CraigC]

The short version. Non-proportionals act like an on/off switch. When it comes on it is at full power until the probe signal tells it to shut off. Proportional stats constantly regulate the power to the heating equipment to maintain the setting. If it doesn't require full power to maintain the setting, it will reduce the power output to what is needed. Uses less energy.

Craig

[SoberGuy]

Thanks, Craig. Appreciate it.

[PiranhasaurusRex]

Originally Posted by brianb1998

right on i found a compact version of what you made for 40$ check it out....its not digital but they make other ones tooColumbus Electric KT-121AH Thermostat

No night drop, not programmable.

That is pretty much the whole reason I made this. There are cheaper options out there if you just want to maintain one constant temperature all day.

[brianb1998]

very true